Easy Prey Podcast

We all have limited resources when it comes to time, money, and energy so in a world where people can create fake personas online, how can you be a part of a community that weeds out imposters?  Today’s guest is Ken Rutkowski. Ken is a business talk radio personality, innovative strategist, international speaker, and the…

Some organizations may use misleading language or pressure you as they solicit for a donation and this can cause distrust. Research is needed to make sure your money is going to the charity of choice and not a predator preying on your emotions. Today’s guest is Laurie Styron. Laurie was appointed the Executive Director of…

With the sense of anonymity, people often post false claims, lies, and private information that can impact a person’s livelihood. Illegal content such as copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, and defamation are on the rise on the internet. But there is something to be done about it.  Today’s guest is Kenton Hutcherson. Kenton is an…

Safety in public spaces can be complex. There are things that you can do to be prepared and alert in all situations. Techniques can be used to distract someone long enough to escape, no matter the size of the attacker.  Today’s guest is Lieutenant Jessa Russell. Lieutenant Russell serves as the Community Relations Officer for…

For most people, figuring out how our credit score is calculated is a black box. Learning what impacts your credit score gives you flexibility to change it. Here are twenty ways you are ruining your credit.  Today’s guest is Steve Snyder. Steve is an author, speaker, and one of the top personal finance commentators in…

There are methods used to influence us to either buy or do something. We may even be persuaded to participate and only later on wonder how they got us to join. It is beneficial to know these seven principles that compel us to react.  Today’s guest is Dr. Robert Cialdini. Dr. Cialdini is an author…

Criminals feel safe to hide behind the internet. They hire people and train them to be effective salespeople with the goal of taking your money. Let’s look at a few ways to do our due diligence to be sure that who you are working with online are who they say they are.  Today’s guest is…

Surveillance cameras and other student monitoring tools are becoming more and more common in schools today. Laptops are distributed to the students and software is installed on them for their own protection, but it is important to know what is being done with the data collected outside of classroom use and if your students or…